Impatiens, Cherry Splash

Demurely gorgeous color for the shade garden and containers.

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Utterly demure light pink blossoms that seem to have come from a Japanese teacup. Prettily highlighted with large cherry eyes. One of the components in the Tokyo Spring mix, offered as a separate color.

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How to Sow

Start indoors in a warm, well-lighted area about 8-10 weeks before last frost. Sow shallowly in seed-Starting formula. Keep evenly moist.

How to Grow

Seedlings emerge in 18-28 days at 70-75°F. Before transfer to garden, accustom to conditions by moving to a sheltered place outside for a week. SET PLANTS 12" apart in a semi to fully shaded area with average soil after all danger of frost.

Harvesting

Impatiens make beautiful temporary groundcovers in shade gardens. They also can be planted among shade-loving perennials such as hostas to bring summer-long color to shady flower beds. Plant them in large drifts and let them fill in, or use them as edging plants along walkways, terraces, or at the front of a bed or border. Impatiens even make nice additions to container plantings. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and other beneficials visit many species of impatiens.